Telegraphs Across Ocean Spark Big Invention Deal
The article reports on Pupin’s long distance telephone transmission method using inductance coils to renew energy along cable lines. Bell Telephone Co. pledges $500,000 and a $7,500 annual salary to Pupin to develop and operate the system. It notes energy loss in cables and how the choke coil arrangement could preserve signal strength for transoceanic communication. Also mentioned are assorted railroad time table items and a dubious fish processing claim from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pupin
Columbia
Atlantic Ocean
Bell Telephone Co
Papio
Hee
Popin
Bell ‘Telephone Co
False labeling rules spark consumer protection push
A passage notes that products marketed under false names like margarine and cottonseed oil mislead buyers. Advocates argue that laws forcing accurate labeling would curb imitation goods and protect consumers from deceptive branding.
Unclear fragmentary health claims and pill advertisement
The text reads as a garbled health ad warning against dangerous pills and touts King’s New Life Pills as gentle and effective. It mentions headaches and toning but is largely incoherent with multiple misspellings and nonsensical phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Ziptadrng
No Right te Ums: A Woman’s Health and Beauty Tip
A vintage ad-style piece asserts attractive women must maintain health to avoid nervousness and poor complexion. It touts Elec Bitters as the cure for stomach liver kidneys and blood purification, promising vitality, clear skin, and a charming appearance for 60 cents at Zipf's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatheis
Mickly
Dows
Zipf
Eruptions and Ailments Offer 25 Cent Solution
A historic ad touts Ducklen's Arnice Salve as a universal remedy for running fever boils burns chapped hands and general pain. It promises relief from numerous ailments and claims a guaranteed cure sold by J. P. aiph, droggivt, for 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducklen
J. P. Aiph
Lifesaving Typhoid to Pneumonia Cure Publicized
Hannibal citizen J E Lilly recounts a severe illness beginning with typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with relief, recovery, and renewed strength after nearly fatal weakness. The medicine is sold in regular and larger sizes, with trial bottle offers and guaranteed satisfaction at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
Eoya
Sherinan’s Beafache and Keiso’s Baleam Advertised Cure
An ad touts Sherinan’s Beafache as a cure for neuralgia and headaches, sold at 25c per box plus a larger price, by Husband & Turner and P. J. Conway’s Chicago Saloon. It also promotes Keiso’s Baleam for throat and lung issues, claimed as the most successful remedy for coughs and asthma, with sample bottles offered. Also notes Frank Mading’s new stand on Front Street for beer and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keiso
Husband & Turner
Frank Mading
Trringans
C. W. Welby
Elian
E. Welby
C.mobtarity
W. B Wood
Uaiut Savings Bank, & Corportion
Nucleas
California
Stanislaus
State of
Tiltaotur
Trost
O. McHenry
W. B. Wood
C. McHenry
W. H Wood
Modesty
Vaualy
Califorate
Elizabeth
Kildivins
Nordwest
Sighteen
Stanielacy
Ronth
Fai Phat
Ridmore Parhiemierky
Guat I
Sraudlan
Rochfercal
Nop
Mat Elghteen
Reneight
Gust
Diablo Linea
Meridian
Svetign
Fawnshin
Toar RoWih
Mage Niyoe
Johnny Daving
Hiseauetn Moyle
Jugal
Btnnisiaue
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Bening Nems
Atlantic Mayers
Yacrauety
Golpzorth
Bi64 & R
Frulgan Golig
Low Angeles
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Merced
Passet
Arcie Express
United States Fish Cosmic Inn
New Orleans
Aturgeon
Calman
Thare
Anis
Castoria
Bears
Gastoria
Mas
Pantheon
Fronz Ateset
Ito
Cal
Adam
Cesta
Ant Cavogiera
A. J. Sorensen
Ontario
Tel
Black
6Th St
Het
Sherinan
Hneband & Turner
Droge
P. J. Conway
Chicago
Neal
Gourue Noble
Jesse Moore
Temight and
Tostorrow
Dispatches
Dan
Esasoo
Busband & Turner
Buege
Monumrement
Totsi
C. W. Evans
Flige—Mchenry Boilimng
Modesto
Hesldeans
J Atreets
W. B. Wood & Son
Aenooter
Monarch
W. F. Green
H. B. Schmidt
Prop
Kentucky
Charles Maze, Jr
New York
General Life Fire
Insurance
Rogers
Hodesto
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